Workout in the morning

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Workout in your hotel gym or bring your workout with you, and don’t get bored with the same old routine. It is the perfect way to get in your daily workout; break a quick sweat and jump start your metabolism in the morning.

Meditate

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Vacations can be stressful, and for some, with stress comes cravings and hunger. Meditation is a great way to relieve that stress. Focus on the present moment, relax, find clarity and calmness. Use this time to disengage from the stresses of everyday life and relax your mind, body and spirit.

Pack healthy snacks

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While on vacation, it is common we may get so busy that we forget to eat. It’s important to remember to eat frequently, and what better way to do that then to pack healthy snacks. Try: Unsalted nuts, fruit or whole grain crackers.

Take advantage of your hotels fitness facilities

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Before you book your hotel, make sure that you call ahead and check to make sure they have a fitness facility. Head to your hotel spa or gym for some alone time – relieve stress, burn calories and re-energize.

Be careful what you order at the bar

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It’s easy to drink your calories on vacation, one margarita turns into two and before you know it, you just consumed the same amount of calories that were in your dinner. If you’re going to order a cocktail on vacation try a drink that is lower in calories – mojito, rum and diet coke, tequila with club soda, champagne etc.

Get enough sleep

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Late night? Sleep in a few extra hours. Getting enough sleep on vacation is essential to avoiding weight gain. According to a recent study by the National Sleep Foundation teenagers (14-17) should get 8-10 hours of sleep per night, young adults (18-25) and adults (26-64) should get 7-9 hours and older adults (65+) should get 7-8 hours.

Check the menus before you choose a restaurant

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Before you decide where you are going to eat, go on the internet and look at the restaurant’s menu. You can also call the restaurant ahead of time and ask them if they have any low calorie or small portion entrees.

Wear a fitness tracker

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Wearing a fitness tracker on vacation is a constant reminder to keep moving. It will motivate you and keep you on track toward achieving your goals. Fitness trackers keep track of your calories burned, steps, heart rate and more.

Hydrate

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According toWebMD, water helps maintain the balance of body fluids, it can help control calories, energize muscles, keep your skin looking good, help your kidneys and help maintain normal bowel function. So, if you want to feel good on vacation, make sure you are staying hydrated!